Chapter 226: Facing the Magpie Legion
It was a Catholic funeral.
Fr. Ruhr presided over the ceremony. The six coffin bearers are Liu Yun, Alger and Luke, as well as three Coventry City players, Alexander, Manla and Ruan.
The coffin bearer was Mrs. Hudson's favorite little grandson, Manny.
Also present at the funeral were Isabella, the director of the Coventry orphanage, and Mrs. Hudson's former friends.
After Father Ruhl finished Mass, the crowd placed white roses on the coffin and said his final words to the deceased.
Liu Yun put the white rose on the coffin and said softly, "Old lady, don't worry. I'm going to let you see Coventry City win the FA Cup in heaven. ”
The clergy put the coffin into the tomb, filled it with earth, and the funeral ended.
After the funeral, Liu Yun was in a very sad mood. People are emotional animals, and in the more than half a year since he came to England, Mrs. Hudson did not treat him as a tenant, but took care of him as her own son. Thinking about Mrs. Hudson's kindness to him during his lifetime, Liu Yun was saddened.
People always have to go through so many lives and deaths.
Seeing Liu Yun's face full of sadness, Isabella took the initiative to hug his arm: "Liu, don't be too sad. Catholics believe that death is not the end of life, but a transformation. Although I am not a Catholic, I am confident that Mrs. Hudson will bless everyone she loves in heaven. ”
Isabella's blue eyes looked at Liu Yun and said.
The deceased is gone, and life must go on.
Mrs. Hudson left the house to her son, Alger. Alger told Liu Yun that as long as he wanted to live, there was no problem with how long he lived.
Liu Yun was the only one left in Nuoda's house, and it looked empty.
The house was empty, but Liu Yun's heart walked into a person. In the dead of night, Isabella's blue eyes and blond hair in a shawl would always appear in front of him。。。。。。
People are not plants and trees, who can be ruthless? Liu Yun is also a normal man, how can he not have a little affection for Isabella, a half-old, who has been with him for a long time?
In the following time, Liu Yun devoted all his energy to preparing for the FA Cup match against Newcastle United. Coventry had too much debt in the first half of the league. Although it has been ensured that the end of the season is admired in League One, at the same time, the most
In the last three rounds, they were also unable to attack the championship and runner-up.
The only big game left for Coventry this season is the FA Cup.
Finally, it's FA Cup matchday.
The FA Cup semi-finals are still a single-elimination system. A draw in 90 minutes will result in extra time. Extra-time match
The draw was played by both sides on penalties.
The neutral stadium for this game was arranged by the FA at the Sunderland home stadium of the Stadium of Light.
On the day of the game, all 40,000 seats at Sunderland's home stadium of Light were filled. The stadium stands are distinctly colored, one
Half Coventry City fans in sky-blue shirts, the other half Newcastle United fans in black and white striped shirts.
Although Newcastle United are now a Championship team, they are well known among older Chinese fans.
You must know that Chinese TV stations have been broadcasting Premier League matches live since the mid-to-late 90s of the last century. It was Newcastle at that time
When Sill United's record was at its best. The original head coach Keegan and the number one star Alan Shearer are even more familiar to Chinese fans.
Older fans still talk about the Magpies at the beginning.
Newcastle United did not perform well in the Premier League last season and were relegated to the Championship. However, as the saying goes, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. They have been firmly at the top of the Championship this season and have already secured a place in the Premier League at the end of the season.
Newcastle United's number one striker, Barry, is 1.9 meters tall and physically strong, and is a typical high school striker.
Winger Banklow, with nimble dribbling at his feet, has an extremely precise cross.
Defender Baird, first-class interception. Fiery personality.
Central defender Bartlet, the captain of the team, is a 34-year-old veteran. Despite his age, he maintains a high level of competition. He has a good sense of the big picture on the pitch and is also the spiritual leader of the team.
Of course, Newcastle United are not without their weaknesses.
At the beginning of the season, the main goalkeeper was injured, and coach Yuiku had no choice but to use the second goalkeeper from Ethiopia, Bukaop.
Bukaop has been dubbed a ticking time bomb by Newcastle United fans. In the league, he has repeatedly made major mistakes that led to the loss of goals.
Unfortunately, Newcastle United had limited funds to buy people, and the No. 3 goalkeeper from the reserve team lacked experience. So the time bomb turned out to be the main force.
The game with Liu Yun is the focus of the battle in the eyes of Chinese fans. What's more, this is the FA Cup semi-final? In addition to sending the strongest commentary combination Huang Jianxiang and Liu Jianhong, Falang Sports even invited former Newcastle United retired star Alan Shearer as a retired guest at a high price.
Naturally, the remuneration given to Alan Hiller is also astronomical.
The game is about to begin.
Liu Yun led a group of Coventry players to stand in the players' tunnel.
On the other side of the tunnel of players, the players of Newcastle United looked at Liu Yun with the expressions of prehistoric dinosaurs. It was the first time they had played against their 45-year-old starting opponent.
These Newcastle United players wondered how someone of this age could be the temporary top scorer in the FA Cup.
Newcastle United goalkeeper Bukaop whispered to captain Bartlet: "Captain, I only need to play 30% to save this 45-year-old guy's shot!" ”
Bartlet smiled wryly and did not answer. Last time they faced Leeds United in the league, Bukaop said so. If you play 30% of your strength, you can keep a clean sheet against the opponent's striker. As a result, two serious mistakes by the ticking time bomb in the game resulted in two goals conceded. Had it not been for striker Barry's hat-trick, there is a good chance that the team would have lost to Leeds United.
Both sides entered.
In this game, Old George sent a trident combination of Qu Bai, Liu Yun and Manla in the front court. In the first few rounds of the league, George Sr. has tried the 3-striker tactic many times, and the effect is wonderful. Qu Bai, an eighteen-year-old Chinese teenager, has already been recognized by Coventry fans.
"Falang Weibo, Splash TV. Welcome to Coventry City and Newcastle United in the FA Cup semi-finals. I'm the host Huang Jianxiang. Sitting next to me was my partner Liu Jianhong, as well as Alan Shearer, the former captain of Newcastle United and the main striker of the England national team, who is very popular with our Chinese fans, and his translator Ye Xiaoji. ”
"Hello audience friends, I'm Jianhong. I've got the starting line-ups for both sides. Coventry sent a frontcourt trident combination of Liu Yun, Manla, and Qu Bai. Newcastle United are also the main players. ”
"Yes, Newcastle United have done well in the Championship this season. They are also dark horses in the FA Cup. They will certainly do everything they can to win and qualify for next season's Europa League. It is believed that this is a tight game. ”
Huang Jianxiang asked Alan Shearer: "Shearer, what do you think of Liu Yun, a 45-year-old super old player?" ”